My first maxum

[174ben]

Hey gents, purchased my first maxum and am happy. I’ve only ever owned outboards before so new to the inboard and leg stuff. I’m here to learn as much as I can from you people in the know. I’m in Sydney Australia. Boat is 1900sr3 5 litre mpi 2004 model with 170 hours

[mmwjr]

Welcome aboard

That’s not many hours for a 14 year old boat. Have the bellows and Raw water impeller been replaced?

[174ben]

No sign of wear or over heating, they were done a few years back (so I was told) thanks for the response. Anything else I should be wary of? Like I said I’m new to stern drives

[mmwjr]

I recommend using an IR temp sensor and take reading of the t-stat housing and exhaust manifold/riser. These should all be no more than 160*F.

Are you boating in fresh or salt water?

[174ben]

Thanks, will do. Mostly salt water here

[Gugi47]

Welcome aboard